Scientists examined hundreds of samples taken along global ridges that contain recycled ancient oceanic crust in varying amounts. The “depleted” segments of the ridge received lower amounts of recycled bark than the “normal” ones, while the “enriched” segments contain a higher proportion of recycled bark. Credit: Caroline McNiel / National …
Read More »BTS Finds Light in Sunny ‘Stay Gold’ Video: Watch
BTS released the hopeful music video for their latest Japanese single “Stay Gold” on Friday (June 26). In the clip, K-pop idols find themselves trapped and separated in a series of crumbling and desolate stages as they collectively dream of sharing a sunlight-filled hang filled with golden confetti that fills …
Read More »Newsom pushes for new orders to stay home in Imperial County
Imperial County has been so overwhelmed by the coronavirus that the state recommends that county officials re-impose a strict stay-at-home order, Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday. Newsom also said the state has “paused” the issuance of additional guidelines that would allow counties to accelerate the reopening of their economies and …
Read More »New Maps Reveal Zealandia’s Lost Continent in Amazing Detail
Approximately 3,500 feet (1,000 meters) below the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Australia, lies Zealandia, the eighth lost continent that has fascinated scientists since it was identified in 2017. Now, New Zealand researchers were able to map the submerged land mass in stunning detail, offering a more accurate picture …
Read More »From the lab, the first cartilage-mimicking gel that’s strong enough for your knees
Duke researchers have developed the first synthetic gel-based cartilage with the strength of the real thing. A quarter-size disc of material can support the weight of a 100-pound kettlebell without ripping or losing its shape. Credit: Feichen Yang. The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the knee bones is magical …
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